Mentoring and Fresh Start

Mentoring is a required program in Iowa supported in the Oskaloosa School District with the New Teacher Mentoring Program.

A two-year program, the New Teacher Mentoring Program provides an on-site mentor to the beginning teacher/new professional. The Mentoring Handbook, outlining the New Teacher Mentoring Program is linked on the right side of the page.

The first year is a transition into the district and the mentor and the mentoring facilitator ensure new professionals have the necessary support to be successful classroom teachers!

The second year focuses on the Iowa Teaching Standards and classroom practice. A portfolio is created providing evidence of two years of successful teaching.

Fresh Start is a support group to assist new teachers to the Oskaloosa Community School District.

The Fresh Start facilitator provides support as new teachers to the district learn about Oskaloosa and adapt to a new environment. Whether you have taught before or are just starting your teaching career, support is required to adjust. The Fresh Start Program is designed to do just that!

Many things are learned about the new district as this group meets frequently at the beginning of the school year. As teachers become adjusted to the district, the Fresh Start group meets less frequently. The overall goal is to make new teachers to the district feel like they belong to our Learning Community and have the necessary support to be successful classroom teachers!

It is the policy of the Oskaloosa Community School District not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, creed, age (for employment), marital status (for programs), sexual orientation, gender identity and socioeconomic status (for programs) in its educational programs and its employment practices. There is a grievance procedure for processing complaints of discrimination. If you have questions or a grievance related to this policy please contact the district’s Equity Coordinator, Andrew Hotek, Middle School Principal, 1704 N 3rd Street, Oskaloosa, Iowa 52577, 641-673-8308, hoteka@oskycsd.org

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